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| View Article | 5 a.m. | May 12, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Shootout with Chicago police leaves suspect seriously wounded on South Side | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-shootout-south-shore | #### The Brief * * Chicago police said officers shot and seriously wounded a man Monday night in the South Chicago neighborhood after an exchange of gunfire. * The incident happened after officers responded to a call about a person with a gun near South Shore Drive. * COPA is … |
| View Article | 5 a.m. | May 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | ‘Die-80': Life and death near southwest suburbs' booming warehouse hub | https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2026/05/12/warehouse-boom-next-day-delivery-die-80-amazon-centerpoint-intermodal-northpoint-joliet-manhattan-elwood | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] It’s a typical weekday afternoon at the intersection of Route 53 and Laraway Road, 40 miles southwest of Chicago, … |
| View Article | 5 a.m. | May 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Woman shot, killed by Mundelein police, officials say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/mundelein-shooting-woman-shot-killed-police-1100-block-ashbrook-drive-officials-say/19085982/ | MUNDELEIN, Ill. (WLS) -- A woman was killed by police officers in suburban Mundelein Monday. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][4] Police officers were called to a home on Ashbrook Drive at about 5:57 p.m., the Lake County Illinois Major Crime Task Force … |
| View Article | 5 a.m. | May 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Man seriously hurt in shootout with CPD officers in South Chicago; COPA investigating | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-man-hurt-shootout-cpd-officers-south-monday-83rd-street-copa-investigating/19085949/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was seriously hurt in a shootout involving Chicago police. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][1] The shooting happened Monday around 10:35 p.m. in the 3100-block of East 83rd Street, police said. ![][2] According to the CPD, officers stopped … |
| View Article | 3 a.m. | May 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Who is the next 'American Idol'? See who was crowned the winner in the season 24 finale | https://abc7.com/post/who-won-american-idol-2026-season-24-hannah-harper-jordan-mccullough-keyla-richardson-finale-winner-crowned/19084292/ | LOS ANGELES -- After an exciting season full of hope and heartache, season 24 of "American Idol" came down to two singers. The top three were narrowed down to only two when Keyla Richardson was eliminated from the show in Monday night's finale. That meant the final two contestants were … |
| View Article | 1 a.m. | May 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Horoscope for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/horoscopes/2026/05/12/horoscopes-today-tuesday-may-12-2026 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ## Moon Alert Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and major decisions from 4:45 a.m. until 7:45 p.m. … |
| View Article | 1 a.m. | May 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Who is the next 'American Idol'? See who was crowned the winner in the season 24 finale | https://abc7.com/post/who-won-american-idol-season-24-hannah-harper-jordan-mccullough-keyla-richardson-finale-winner-crowned/19084292/ | LOS ANGELES -- After an exciting season full of hope and heartache, season 24 of "American Idol" came down to two singers. The top three were narrowed down to only two when Keyla Richardson was eliminated from the show in Monday night's finale. That meant the final two contestants were … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | WTTW | May 11, 2026 - Full Show | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/11/may-11-2026-full-show | Renewed debate around a state law dealing with pretrial release. And making the case that Chicago’s violence prevention efforts could serve as a model to end all global violence. On the show: ## Thanks to our sponsors: ## [ View all sponsors ][8] * [ SAFE-T Act Once Again Under … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | WTTW | In New Book, Doctor Argues Violence Should Be Treated as an Epidemic That Can Be Cured | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/11/new-book-doctor-argues-violence-should-be-treated-epidemic-can-be-cured | Physician, epidemiologist and author Dr. Gary Slutkin in his new book argues that violence should be treated as an epidemic — and that it can be cured. Slutkin founded Cure Violence Global, formerly known as CeaseFire, an organization dedicated to training trusted community members to be violence interrupters. Interrupters work … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | WTTW | SAFE-T Act Once Again Under the Microscope Following Killing of CPD Officer. State Lawmakers Weigh In | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/11/safe-t-act-once-again-under-microscope-following-killing-cpd-officer-state-lawmakers | The SAFE-T Act, a sweeping criminal justice reform law passed in 2021 by Illinois Democrats, is under renewed scrutiny following the April 25 killing of Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew. Critics are pointing to the law’s changes to the pretrial detention system as having led to the controversial decision by … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | NBC Local | UIC student, track and field athlete dies in Interstate 88 wrong-way crash | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/uic-student-track-and-field-athlete-dies-in-interstate-88-wrong-way-crash/3934606/ | A University of Illinois Chicago student and women's track and field athlete [ was among three people killed in crash involving a wrong-way driver along Interstate 88 ][7] in Kane County. Sariyah Watson, who is from DeKalb, died following the collision on Sunday in the westbound lanes of I-88 near … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | NBC Local | Unlikely bonded dogs settle into new home after capturing hearts | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/bonded-dogs-who-captured-hearts-settling-into-new-home/3934615/ | A happy ending has arrived for two abandoned dogs - one big, one little - who were found together along Chicago train tracks. Bird, a chihuahua short coat and pug mix, and Dee, a German shepherd, [ went viral last week ][3] after they were discovered together - clearly having … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | NBC Local | Graduate student makes split-second decision to rescue woman from Lake Michigan | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/graduate-student-makes-split-second-decision-to-rescue-woman-from-lake-michigan/3934619/ | Fiona Cantorna recently happened to be in the right place at the exact right time. The graduate student was out for a run along the Chicago lakefront when she heard a voice from the water, screaming for help. She didn't hesitate and jumped in. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | CBS Local | Longtime friend remembers Jassen Cho, rideshare driver fatally shot during trip in East Garfield Park | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/longtime-friend-remembers-jassen-cho/ | Chicago police are still searching for the suspect who [ opened fire on a rideshare car last week ][7] , killing the 38-year-old driver and his 18-year- old passenger. Friends of that driver, Jassen Cho, say 'Uber' was his side job. They said he had a joy for life, was … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | CBS Local | Markham Park District executive director catches heat for daughter's helicopter prom send-off | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/markham-park-district-executive-director-catches-heat-daughters-helicopter-prom-send-off/ | Year after year, high school proms become more over the top, from elaborate prom-posals to full-on photoshoots. One prom arrival in Markham, Illinois, showed that it's not just a dress, dance, and a limo ride anymore. Markham police body cam captured the moment officers rushed to Roesner Park for a … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | CBS Local | Friends remember UIC student athlete Sariyah Watson killed in wrong-way crash on I-88 in Aurora | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/friends-remember-uic-student-athlete-killed-wrong-way-crash-i-88/ | One of the victims killed in a [ wrong-way crash in Kane County over the weekend ][1] has been identified as a track and field student athlete at UIC. The school's athletic department says Sariyah Watson, 21, was a sprinter on the track and field team, but to those who … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | ABC Local | Who is the next 'American Idol'? See who was crowned the winner in the season 24 finale | https://abc7.com/post/american-idol-finale-did-hannah-keyla-jordan-win-season-24/19084292/ | LOS ANGELES -- After an exciting season full of hope and heartache, season 24 of "American Idol" came down to two singers. The top three were narrowed down to only two when Keyla Richardson was eliminated from the show in Monday night's finale. That meant the final two contestants were … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | ABC Local | UIC sprinter killed in wrong-way crash on way to Mother's Day visit: 'The finish line came too soon' | https://abc7chicago.com/post/sariyah-watson-uic-sprinter-killed-wrong-88-crash-aurora-illinois-mothers-day-finish-line-came-soon/19084233/ | AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Sariyah Watson lived life at full speed and always seemed to have the wind at her back. "She lived life basically the way she would finish a race, with extreme determination and grit," said her father, Antonio Watson. "And it's just so tragic that, you know, … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | ABC Local | CPD officer shot, critically injured at Swedish Hospital making progress; family 'remaining hopeful' | https://abc7chicago.com/post/nelson-crespo-cpd-officer-critically-injured-swedish-hospital-shooting-killed-john-bartholomew-making-progress-family/19084169/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Police Officer Nelson Crespo's family says he is still in the ICU, but the good news is that he is able to breathe on his own for several hours at a time, according to his doctors. Now, the family is focusing on raising money to help … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | May 11, 2026 | ABC Local | How Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center research helps prevent targeted violence | https://abc7chicago.com/post/how-us-secret-service-national-threat-assessment-center-research-helps-prevent-assassinations-mass-shootings-other-attacks/19084003/ | WASHINGTON (WLS) -- There is a lesser-known division of the U.S. Secret Service where research drives how to protect not just the president, but also the public. The I-Team traveled to the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) in Washington, D.C. to go behind the scenes with this specialized unit. ### … |